Here's a breakdown:
* 灵 (líng): spirit, soul
* 魂 (hún): soul, spirit
So, 灵魂 (líng hún) literally translates to "spirit soul".
There are other ways to express "soul" depending on the context, such as:
* 心 (xīn): heart, mind, soul
* 神 (shén): spirit, deity, god
However, 灵魂 (líng hún) is the most widely used and understood term for "soul" in Mandarin Chinese.